November 12th 2024.
It seems like the odds are not in favor of Wynne Evans and his professional dance partner Katya Jones as they head to Blackpool for the upcoming special episode of Strictly Come Dancing. Many believe that they are the favorites to leave the competition, but there could be a silver lining for them.
Despite facing Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu in the latest dance-off, Wynne and Katya might actually benefit from this series pattern. While being in the bottom two is definitely a tough spot to be in, there is a reward for the pair who are saved by the judges. Not only do they get to continue to the next week, but history has shown that they also avoid being in the bottom two for at least two more weeks.
Interestingly, every couple who has survived the dance-off this season, except for Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones, has bought themselves at least two more weeks in the competition. This includes Paul Merson, Shayne, JB Gill, and Montell Douglas. It's unclear why this happens, but it could be because their fans are more motivated to vote for them after seeing them in danger or because they have a newfound determination to put on a great show after facing disappointing results. Whatever the reason may be, it has worked time and time again.
For example, JB Gill and Amy Dowden were in the bottom two in week five, but they have not been back since. They are now partnered with Lauren Oakley. Similarly, JB and Montell have not returned to the bottom two since their week five and week seven dance-off appearances, respectively. Unfortunately, Paul and Shayne have both left the competition, but they also did not face the dance-off for two consecutive weeks.
Despite being the strong favorite to be eliminated in the upcoming episode, according to Bet Ideas, there is a chance that Wynne, 52, and Katya, 35, could defy the odds if the past six weeks are any indication. It's not impossible for them to make a comeback and stay in the competition.
On the other hand, Pete Wicks is at 4/1 to be eliminated, with JB Gill completing the top three at 8/1. Meanwhile, Jamie Borthwick is at 8/1, and Montell is at 14/1. It seems like Chris McCausland is relatively safe, and his chances of winning may have been improved by the support of Coleen Rooney, Tasha Ghouri, and Sarah Hadland.
However, not everyone was happy with the latest dance-off results. X Factor winner Shayne and Nancy almost made it a hat-trick of dance-off success on Sunday night as they were initially saved by judges Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse. However, their luck changed when Anton Du Beke chose to save Wynne and Katya, and Head Judge Shirley Ballas also favored them.
This unexpected turn of events left some fans calling the result an "absolute travesty" and "disgusting." Even Nancy herself shared her thoughts, expressing her disappointment with the outcome and reassuring Shayne that better things are coming his way. Despite their journey being cut short, she still has a great appreciation for him and their friendship.
As fans look forward to the next episode, it's clear that the competition is getting more intense. Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday at 6.45pm on BBC One and iPlayer, with the results show airing on Sunday at 7.20pm. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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